Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the color masking ability of Computer Aided Design/ ComputerAided Manufacture(CAD/CAM) machining ceramic Vita Mark II, this ability was affected by thickness and shade. Methods Each of 5 specimens of 0·5 mm, 1·0 mm and 1·5 mmVitaMark II A3C/18 and A2C/18 were prepared and the color change was measured after the substrate simulating stained teeth was covered with the specimen.Results Statistically significant differences (P